DAX Performance Index (^GDAXI)

The DAX is Germany’s premier stock market index, tracking the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It is a performance index, meaning dividends are reinvested rather than excluded, distinguishing it from many global benchmarks. The DAX includes companies across finance, automotive, technology, and manufacturing, such as Siemens, SAP, and Volkswagen. It serves as a barometer of the German economy and is one of Europe’s most closely watched indices. Widely followed worldwide, it also forms the basis for futures, options, and exchange-traded funds.